20 Captain Vadis (2/2)
With his left leg raised, the High-Elf towered over the body of the Forest-Elf. Calculating the trajectory of his raised foot, it would land on the right leg of the Forest-Elf. Although it did not look like the High-Elf had the intention of causing any permanent damage, the Forest-Elf would nonetheless feel a great deal of pain. With an indifferent expression on his face, the foot of the High-Elf came charged towards the leg of the Forest-Elf. But, seconds before impact, a gentle voice reverberated within the room, ”Feynron, stop!”
With superhuman agility, the High-Elf named Feynron retracted his foot as if nothing had happened.
”Addor, heal him. Let's hear what he has to say. If he broke the rules for no reason, Feynron, send him to the prison; he will spend the next two months there,” the mysterious person added.
Feynron and Addor both had faint smiles on their faces as they stared at the Forest-Elf. They did not
take delight in his misery, rather; the command made them slightly surprised.
”You better answer before Captain Vadis changes his mind and increase you punishment,” Addor said as he approached the Forest-Elf. With only a few inches between them, the diamond-shaped mark on his forehead glowed in a radiant green glow which fell on the body of the Forest-Elf.
Although the glow only appeared for a few seconds, it caused a great change in the body of Forest-Elf. He stopped coughing and his face looked livelier.
”Speak. My time is limited,” the voice of the Elf called Captain Vadis echoed again. But, this time it did not fluster the Forest-Elf which was because of the effects of the mysterious green glow.
”Captain High-Vadis, I'm sorry for intruding. But, I had no choice. While manning my station, I and some of my brothers noticed a strange party of four approaching from the distance…” Before the Forest-Elf could finish his statement, Feynron interrupted him. ”The closest settlement is that of a Forest-Elves. Did you break the rule because of that?” He said. Addor also had this thought in mind. He felt it was pointless for the Forest-Elf to report the arrival of other Forest-Elves. Although it happened rarely, Elves migrated from one settlement to another based on a myriad of reasons.
”Feynron, let him finish. I don't believe he broke the rules for such a travesty. But if that's all there is to his report, then send him to the prison. Instead of two months, he will spend the next six months in the pits,” Captain Vadis added.
While his voice echoed, sweat covered the forehead of the Forest-Elf. ”High-Ones. That's not all,” he hurriedly said. ”Among the four arrivals, two of them are High-Ones, and they demanded to speak to the Captain,” the Forest-Elf added.
Meanwhile, Addor and Feynron had surprised expressions on their faces. Because, it was rare for another High-Elf to wander to their settlement.
”Where are they now?” Captain Vadis asked.
”Captain High-Vadis, they are at entrance of the settlement,” the Forest-Elf said.
Seconds after he finished his statement, the sound of an old creaking door drifted into their ears. A few seconds later, they could hear the sounds of light footsteps. A minute later, a tall High-Elf wearing a blue leather uniform stood at the bottom of the staircase. Like most High-Elves, he had a devilishly handsome face and the same diamond mark on his forehead. But, he wielded no weapons. Instead, he wore two silver gauntlets on both arms. With his deep blue eyes which resembled a serene ocean, he stared at the Forest-Elf who looked overwhelmed and the two High-Elves. Unlike Addor and Feynron, he looked like a peaceful and gentle being. With an aura that matched goddesses of peace.
”Addor, Feynron, wear your uniforms. Let's go greet our brethren,” Captain Vadis said. Turning his head to the Forest-Elf, he said, ”Lead the way.”